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The 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Men's National Championship saw dramatic performances from Hockey Bengal and Telangana on Day 3. Bengal clinched a closely contested 4-2 win against Goans Hockey, with multiple goal scorers driving their victory. Telangana demonstrated early dominance, securing a 2-1 triumph over Hockey Himachal. The tournament continues to showcase emerging young hockey talent from across India.

Key Points: Bengal Telangana Dominate Sub-Jr Hockey National Championship

  • Bengal wins thrilling 4-2 match against Goans Hockey
  • Telangana secures 2-1 victory over Hockey Himachal
  • Munna Kumar Singh opens scoring for Bengal
  • Sairam Chouhan helps Telangana's early lead
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Sub-jr Men's National Hockey: Bengal, Telengana dominate on Day 3

Exciting Day 3 action sees Hockey Bengal and Telangana secure impressive victories in Sub Junior Men's National Championship

"The team didn't have long to celebrate - Match Report Narrative"

Chennai, July 30

Hockey Bengal and Telangana Hockey came up with dominating performances, defeating Goans Hockey and Hockey Himachal in their respective Division 'B' matches on Day 3 of the 15th Hockey India Sub Junior Men National Championship here on Wednesday.

In the first match of the day, Hockey Bengal and Goans Hockey were going toe-to-toe in the first half, with the tie being broken in the third quarter of the game when Munna Kumar Singh (37') opened Hockey Bengal's account via a penalty corner.

The team didn't have long to celebrate, as within five minutes, Goans Hockey had equalised with Ansh Ankush Gaonkar (42') scoring via a field goal, ending the third quarter with a 1-1 scoreline. It was an all-out battle for both teams in the final quarter, with Hockey Bengal's Shivam Rabidas (47') once again taking his team into the lead position, and was soon followed by teammate Hiten Rajak (49'), who, via a penalty corner, gave their team a two-goal advantage.

Goans Hockey tried to make a comeback with Sahil Pramod Jambotkar (54') reducing the deficit to just one goal, but their team's fate was soon sealed when Hockey Bengal's Suvam Patra (57') scored via a penalty corner to end the match with a 4-2 scoreline.

In the second match of the day, Telangana Hockey had a dominating start, with Amit Dayal (11') and Sairam Chouhan (14') giving the team an early two-goal advantage in the first quarter itself. Hockey Himachal gave them a tough fight in the second quarter and didn't let Telangana Hockey increase their lead.

Making a comeback in the second half, Sidhant Kaushal (33') scored early for the team and gave them a fighting chance going into the final quarter. However, despite all their efforts, the early goals by Telangana Hockey proved too much for the team, and they lost 1-2 by the end of the fourth quarter.

- IANS

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Sarah B
The Bengal vs Goans match sounds like it was thrilling! That final quarter must have been intense with 3 goals. Wish there was better TV coverage for these national tournaments.
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Ananya R
Telangana's early dominance was impressive, but Himachal showed great fighting spirit. These sub-junior tournaments are where future Olympians are born! More power to young hockey talent 🙌
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Vikram M
While the matches were exciting, I'm concerned about the lack of infrastructure in smaller states. Goans and Himachal players deserve better training facilities to compete equally.
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Kavya N
So proud of our young hockey players! The Bengal team's coordination was superb. Special mention to Hiten Rajak for that crucial penalty corner goal. Jai Hind! 🎯
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David E
Interesting to see hockey developing in Telangana. Their early 2-goal lead shows good strategic planning. India needs more states producing quality players to challenge international teams.

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